Part-time Fountains Float

Fountains•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is hiring a part-time Fountains Float to assist and provide care support for adults residing in the Fountains. The role may cover Life Enrichment Specialist, Transportation Driver, Support Services Specialist, and Server duties. Employees are expected to demonstrate ethical, professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s values and its standards for treating coworkers and residents, including setting boundaries and being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent. In Life Enrichment, the employee carries out activities, organizes and implements level-appropriate activities for residents in Memory Care, collaborates with Life Enrichment Managers to plan activities that address residents’ cognitive, social, and physical needs, and supports hospitality services and celebrations. The role may include facilitating activities in evenings, on weekends, and holidays; leading scheduled fitness classes; and transporting residents to outings or assisting the driver. In Transportation, the employee safely transports residents and their equipment to appointments and other destinations, may accompany residents and communicate with providers and health services, helps residents prepare for trips, and performs vehicle inspections and cleaning. In Support Services, the employee handles phone and walk-in traffic, purchasing and supply tasks, work orders, mail, and administrative support. In a Server assignment, the employee takes and serves orders, clears and cleans dining areas, sanitizes and stores dishes and equipment, monitors dishwasher chemicals and food supplies, and follows food-safety requirements. The position requires flexibility to meet program shift needs, reliable attendance, participation in meetings and training, cooperation with others, timely and accurate documentation, honesty, and compliance with applicable Hilltop, ALC, state, and federal rules and procedures. The specific position is part-time PRN, with variable hours based on program needs; most hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The starting wage range is $17.85 to $18.74 per hour. Employment requires background checks and health clearances, including tuberculosis testing, N95 fit testing, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination. Applications will stop being accepted on 11/03/2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus six months of related work experience or on-the-job training.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Food Handler’s Card.
Ability to meet program shift needs, with variable PRN hours.
Required background checks and health clearances, including tuberculosis skin test, N95 mask fit test, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training.
De-escalation training.
Hilltop Transportation Certification.

Responsibilities

Carry out assigned activities safely and on time, including room and activity setup and teardown.
Organize and implement ongoing, level-appropriate activities for residents in Memory Care, including behavior intervention as necessary.
Plan and implement activities with Life Enrichment Managers that address residents’ cognitive, social, and physical needs.
Participate in the Life Enrichment Department by providing input, attending meetings, and evaluating activities.
Coordinate hospitality services for new and current residents, including welcome gifts, cards, flowers, celebrations, and memorial services.
Organize and facilitate activities in the evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Facilitate scheduled fitness classes according to the curriculum set by the Life Enrichment Director.
Transport residents to planned outings or assist the driver with loading and unloading.
Use techniques to engage residents in daily activities through direct and demonstrative communication.
Secure and transport residents safely and promptly to appointments and other destinations, and transport equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
Accompany residents to appointments when needed and serve as a communication liaison with providers and health services.
Remind and assist residents in preparing for transportation, and coordinate resident loading times.
Inspect vehicle safety and clean vehicles as needed; promptly report vehicle issues or accidents to the supervisor or Corporate Transportation/Warehouse Supervisor.
Serve as the first point of contact for phone and walk-in traffic; answer and transfer calls using a multi-line phone system.
Generate purchasing documents, order office and program supplies, and shop for program needs in person or online.
Enter daily work orders into the maintenance system and clarify requests as needed.
Provide administrative support to Commons or Fountains leadership and staff, including copy projects, maintenance work orders, mail, and paychecks.
Handle inquiries and incoming and outgoing mail.
Take food orders accurately, enter them through the point-of-sale system, and serve orders when ready.
Clear dishes during and after meals; sweep, mop, and vacuum dining areas and empty trash receptacles.
Clean, sanitize, and safely store dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and bus tubs.
Inspect and maintain proper dishwasher chemicals and complete scheduled cleaning assignments.
Ensure food storage, handling, and supplies comply with Mesa County and Colorado Health Department regulations; monitor stock levels and restock as necessary.
Remain flexible to meet program shift needs and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Participate in assigned meetings, team meetings, and training; cooperate with others.
Complete required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly; act honestly and comply with applicable policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.